Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Barbara Susan Hass (Franklin)

Barbara Susan Hass (Franklin)

Jul 12, 2020

Barbara Susan Hass – Duffield, VA Barbara Susan (Franklin) Hass, 66, Duffield, VA passed away, Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her residence. Barbara was born in Sullivan County, TN on May 9, 1954 to the late Jamie (Kelly) and William James Franklin. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Hass, Duffield, VA; daughters, Amanda (Greg) Tipton, Gate City, VA, Debra...

Jarvie "Squeaky" Lucas

Jarvie "Squeaky" Lucas

Jul 11, 2020

Jarvie “Squeaky” Lucas – Nickelsville, VA Jarvie “Squeaky” Lucas, 87, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his residence. Jarvie was born in Scott County, VA on June 18, 1933 to the late Lakie (Gibson) and Troy Lucas. In addition to his parents, his wife, Lois Jean Lucas and his sisters, Peggy, Dovie and Zelma preceded him in...

Alta Marcelina McNeese

Alta Marcelina McNeese

Jul 10, 2020

Alta Marcelina Hammonds – Madison, TN Alta Marcelina Hammonds McNeese, 68 of Gray, TN, resided in Madison, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord at Skyline Hospital on July 10, 2020. A loving woman, known as ‘Mama’ to those who needed one, with her home open to anyone in need. A smile for everyone, always finding a way to...

Mable Ann Lewis

Mable Ann Lewis

Jul 9, 2020

Mable Lewis – Nickelsville, VA Mable Lewis, 73, Nickelsville, VA passed away, July 9, 2020 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, TN. Mable was born in Scott County, VA on December 19, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Vonnie Smith. In addition to her parents, her husband, Roger Lewis; five sisters; and two brothers preceded her in...

Billy Russell "Bill" Hall

Billy Russell "Bill" Hall

Jul 8, 2020

Billy R. “Bill” Hall, Duffield, VA Loved By Many Billy Russell “Bill” Hall, 82 of Duffield, VA passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Scott County, VA on June 11, 1938 to the late John and Lucy (Lane) Hall. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mildred Faye...

John Franklin "Johnny" Johnson

John Franklin "Johnny" Johnson

Jul 8, 2020

Johnny Johnson – Duffield, VA John Franklin “Johnny” Johnson, 79, Duffield, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1940 in Robinette Valley, VA to the late Elmer and Geneva (Falin) Johnson. Johnny graduated from Gate City High School. He retired from Penn-Dixie. He worked in the coal fields as a welder...

John Franklin "Johnny" Johnson

John Franklin "Johnny" Johnson

Jul 8, 2020

Johnny Johnson – Duffield, VA John Franklin “Johnny” Johnson, 79, Duffield, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1940 in Robinette Valley, VA to the late Elmer and Geneva (Falin) Johnson. Johnny graduated from Gate City High School. He retired from Penn-Dixie. He worked in the coal fields as a welder...

Willie Jennings "Sam" Goins

Willie Jennings "Sam" Goins

Jul 7, 2020

Sam Goins – Nickelsville, VA Willie Jennings “Sam” Goins, 85, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his residence. Sam was born in Hancock County, TN on October 10, 1934 and was the son of the late Zack and Bessie Lee (Begley) Goins. He was a veteran of the United State Army and was retired from J.P. Stevens....

Virginia Frances "Jenny" Maness

Virginia Frances "Jenny" Maness

Jul 1, 2020

Virginia “Jenny” Maness – Appalachia, VA/Kingsport, TN Virginia Frances “Jenny” Maness, 84, Kingsport, TN passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her residence. Jenny was born in Wise County, VA on February 18, 1936 to the late William Taft and Letha Pierson Maness. She was a leader in the founding of Brian’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church after the Kelly...

Nell LaVonne Flanary (Gillenwater)

Nell LaVonne Flanary (Gillenwater)

Jun 29, 2020

Nell L. Flanary – Dungannon, VA Nell LaVonne Gillenwater Flanary - Dungannon, VA, 82, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 29, 2020. She received her new healthy body and is now walking with Jesus. She was born in Wise County, VA on January 31, 1938 to the late Kyle Leonard and Lola Maxie Elliott Gillenwater. She was a...

Carl Henry Price Jr.

Carl Henry Price Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

Carl Henry Price, Jr., Nickelsville, VA Carl Henry Price, Jr., 63 of Nickelsville, VA passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020 at his residence . He was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 3, 1956 to the late Carl Henry Price, Sr. and Gertrude (Maddux) Price. Carl’s survivors include his wife, Kay Price, Nickelsville, VA; sister, Carolyn Bishop (Daniel),...

Marion Ernest "Pappy" Harris

Marion Ernest "Pappy" Harris

Jun 22, 2020

Marion E. (Pappy) Harris, Kingsport, TN Marion Ernest (Pappy) Harris, Kingsport, TN passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. He was born in Fleming County, KY on October 18, 1930 to the late Robert Hayes and Lillian Lucinda (King) Harris. He is also preceded in death by his wife Bessie Marie Harris, his siblings, Effie,...

Cecil H. Jessee Sr.

Cecil H. Jessee Sr.

Jun 22, 2020

Cecil H. Jessee Sr.– Powell, TN Cecil H. Jessee Sr, 84, Powell, TN went to be with the Lord, with his family by his side on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Mr. Jessee was born in Mabe, VA on September 11, 1935 to the late Lee and Minnie Fraizer Jessee. Cecil was a...

Pamela Sue Hutchins (Blair)

Pamela Sue Hutchins (Blair)

Jun 19, 2020

Pamela S. Hutchins – Kingsport, TN Pamela Sue (Blair) Hutchins, 64, Kingsport, TN passed away, Friday, June 19, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Pamela was born in Scott County, VA on May 15, 1956, and was the daughter of the late Earnest and Allie Fair Blair. In addition to her parents, her brother-in-law, David Nelson preceded her in...

Glenda Sue Reams (Vaughn)

Glenda Sue Reams (Vaughn)

Jun 17, 2020

Glenda Vaughn Reams – Duffield, VA Glenda Sue (Vaughn) Reams, 68, Duffield, VA passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at her residence. Glenda was born in Scott County, VA on July 22, 1951. She was the daughter of Myrtle Cleo (Gilliam) Vaughn and the late Doyle Ray Vaughn. In addition to her father, her husband, Ronald Reams; brother, Marlin Vaughn;...

Henry Allen "Hank" Moss

Henry Allen "Hank" Moss

Jun 15, 2020

Henry Allen "Hank" Moss - Duffield, VA Henry Allen "Hank" Moss at the age of 52 died Monday, June 15, 2020. He leaves behind his parents, Ronald and Joan Moss; brother, Carl Moss; Mike Altemus, Sue Brown and Dawn Skipper; his wife, Beth Moss and his four kids, Alicia, Dustin, Brison, and Chrissa Moss; son-in-law, Devante Jackson and three grandchildren,...

Charles Franklin "Charlie" Fletcher

Charles Franklin "Charlie" Fletcher

Jun 15, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Franklin Fletcher – Gate City, VA Charles Franklin Fletcher, 76, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at his residence. Born in Scott County, VA on May 26, 1944 to the late Walter Pearl and Lillie Tilda (Tomlinson) Fletcher. Charlie loved serving the community with his produce stand, Charlie’s Fruits and Vegetables. He also loved flea markets and Jerry...

Annie Ernestine Duncan

Annie Ernestine Duncan

Jun 14, 2020

Annie Ernestine Duncan – Duffield, VA Annie Ernestine Duncan – Duffield, VA, 85, entered into eternal rest to be with her heavenly Father at her home, Sunday, June 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Hancock County, TN on March 13, 1935 to the late Jay and Sarada Duncan. She retired from J.P. Stevens and...

Valice Dougherty (Meade)

Valice Dougherty (Meade)

Jun 11, 2020

Valice Dougherty – Nickelsville, VA Valice Meade Dougherty, 99, Nickelsville, VA passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. Valice was born in Scott County, VA on February 10, 1921 to the late Arthur L and Maude H. Meade. In addition to her parents, her husband, R. Gene Dougherty and her sister, Lola Dell White preceded her in death. Surviving is her...

Edith Pauline Cassell

Edith Pauline Cassell

Jun 6, 2020

Edith Pauline Cassell, Gate City, VA Edith Pauline Cassell, 98, of Gate City, VA passed away on Friday June 5, 2020 at Nova Healthcare Center. Pauline was born in Scott County, VA on December 1, 1921 to the late Martin J. and Eugenia Stapleton Wood. In addition to her parents, her husband, Emmit G. Cassell; sisters, Lou Jane Gilmer and...